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I will point out the same quote as my last post.
"Something serious theists will bring up as a failing in evolution is the proof of divergence of species."
As before, I would like to believe this. There is something else though. There is skepticism and logical reasoning in the "serious" theist thought. If this statement is true, then I would argue that the psychological differences between the groups are minimal.
While not all theist members would make this skeptical arguement on their own based on their faith, many of the skeptics may similarly be putting faith in their peers who just happen to be skeptical. Is faith a trait of a follower?
aberkok, I read something similar to that. In a community of trusting individuals, all individuals are benefited equally. However, an individual that decides to lie, cheat, or steal can give themself an unfair advantage over the rest. On the other side, in a community of all untrusting individuals, an individual can benefit themself by being trustworthy. There exists a balance between trusting and untrusting behaviors that does not necessarily relate to biology. Rather, it is a fluid behavioral survival strategy that changes with circumstance. Most all individuals are capable of some sort of selfish behavior. Psychopathic behavior may be a little extreme to fit here but hey, maybe not. Hehe. Psychopathy may indeed have a biological basis.
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